Earthlife Garden Mate 22kg
Earthlife Garden Mate is a 100% natural Garden Soil and Plant conditioner containing over 60 mineral elements including rare earths and plant available silica, natural rock phosphate and over 30 beneficial microbe and fungi species.
Clay soils: Garden Mate is a fast acting clay breaker with no need to dig it in, just water. Improvements can be seen 2-3 weeks after proper application.
Sandy soils: Binds sand particles together in sandy soils which reduces nutrient leaching and improves moisture availability.
Creates softer soil and improves drainage, aeration and nutrient availability. Increases the mineral content of the soil or plant media, improving the structure, moisture and nutrient cycling.
Typical analysis:
Phosphate 1.4%
Potassium 1.1%
Calcium 13.0%
Magnesium 3.7%
Silica 36.0%
Sulphate 1.0%
Iron 3.0%
Application rates:
General conditioning: 100gm/m² (1 handful approx)
Most planting situations: 300gm/m² (3 handfuls approx)
Problem soils: 500gm/m² (5 handfuls approx)
Heavy clay soil or very sandy soils: 1kg-2kg/m² (10-20 handfuls approx)
Re-potting: 25gm/L potting mix (1 tablespoon)
Generally every 3 to 4 months. For all existing gardens, trees, pot plants, lawns and new gardens. Can be spread over mulch, bark etc.
Safe for use on Australian native plants. Will not burn plant foliage or root hairs. Stabilises soil pH. Earthlife states Garden Mate is an allowable input for organic growers and is vegan friendly.
Common Questions
What does Earthlife Garden Mate do?
It is a 100% natural garden soil and plant conditioner containing over 60 mineral elements including rare earths and plant available silica, natural rock phosphate and over 30 beneficial microbe and fungi species. It creates softer soil and improves drainage, aeration and nutrient availability.
Will it help my clay or sandy soil?
Earthlife describes it as a fast acting clay breaker with no need to dig it in, just water - improvements can be seen 2-3 weeks after proper application. In sandy soils it binds sand particles together, which reduces nutrient leaching and improves moisture availability.
How much Garden Mate should I use?
General conditioning 100gm/m², most planting situations 300gm/m², problem soils 500gm/m², heavy clay soil or very sandy soils 1kg-2kg/m², and 25gm per litre of potting mix when re-potting. Generally every 3 to 4 months.
Is it safe for native plants and organic gardens?
Earthlife states it is safe for use on Australian native plants, will not burn plant foliage or root hairs, is an allowable input for organic growers and is vegan friendly.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.